• Marlin Jackson is a National Football League cornerback who plays for the Indianapolis Colts.

  On February 19, 2009, Jackson was awarded $225,000 in a lawsuit against a former classmate. In 2003, the student, Shahin Farokhrany, claimed he was assaulted by Jackson with a bottle at a party. Jackson denied the claims and filed a countersuit under the basis that the accusation hurt his NFL draft value.CBSSports.com: Jury Awards $225K to Former Michigan DB Jackson

• Fast Facts

  1. Full name: Marlin Tyrell JacksonIndianapolis Colts: Marlin Jackson
  2. Born: June 30, 1983NFL.com: Marlin Jackson
  3. Birthplace: Sharon, PennsylvaniaNFL.com: Marlin Jackson
  4. Height: 6'0"NFL.com: Marlin Jackson
  5. Weight: 196 lbsNFL.com: Marlin Jackson
  6. Position: Cornerback
  7. Jersey:
     1. 28NFL.com: Marlin Jackson
  8. College: University of MichiganNFL.com: Marlin Jackson
  9. NFL draft: 29th overall in 2005 (Indianapolis Colts)Indianapolis Colts: Marlin Jackson
  10. Super Bowl XLI championIndianapolis Colts: Marlin Jackson

• College Football Career

  Prior to playing in the NFL, Jackson played college football for the Michigan Wolverines. Playing in 45 collegiate games, Jackson recorded 195 tckles, two sacks, nine interceptions and two blocked kicks. He received several All-American selections and finished his career as the second in all-time for passes defensed in Michigan Wolverines history.

• NFL Career

  Marlin Jackson was drafted by the Colts in 2005. As a rookie, He tallied 43 solo tackles and an interception. During the 2006 season, Jackson played a key role on the Colts Super Bowl team. In a playoff game against the New England Patriots, Jackson intercepted Tom Brady to seal the victory for the Colts and send them to the Super Bowl.Indianapolis Colts: Marlin Jackson

  On October 30, 2008, Williams suffered a knee injury at practice and missed rest of the 2008 season.ESPN.com: Colts' Jackson may have suffered season-ending injury in practice (October 30, 2008)

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